SureSwab® Advanced Candida Vaginitis (CV)/Trichomonas vaginalis (TV), TMA
Also known as: Fishy odor discharge, Vulvovaginitis, Leukorrhea, Vaginal itching, Bacterial Vaginosis
Use
This test is an in vitro nucleic acid amplification test for the detection of RNA from microorganisms associated with vulvovaginal candidiasis and trichomoniasis. The assay utilizes real‑time transcription‑mediated amplification (TMA) to detect and qualitatively report results for the following organisms: Candida species group (C. albicans, C. tropicalis, C. parapsilosis, C. dubliniensis), Candida glabrata, and Trichomonas vaginalis. The assay is intended to aid in the diagnosis of vulvovaginal candidiasis and trichomoniasis using clinician‑collected and patient‑collected vaginal swab specimens from individuals with a clinical presentation consistent with vaginitis or vulvovaginitis.
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
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Methodology
NGS
Biomarkers
Candida glabrata
MicroorganismCandida species group
MicroorganismTrichomonas vaginalis
Microorganism
Result Turnaround Time
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Specimen
Vaginal Swab
Volume
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Minimum Volume
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Container
Aptima® Multitest Transport Tube
Collection Instructions
Follow instructions in the Aptima® Multitest Collection Kit (orange label)
Causes for Rejection
Transport tube with no swab; transport tube with 2 swabs; transport tube containing cleaning swab; transport tube with non‑Aptima® swabs; transport tube submitted with swab inverted; swab submitted in viral transport media; samples with excess mucus; specimens submitted in Aptima® tubes with pierced foil lids
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | 30 days |
| Refrigerated | 30 days |
| Frozen | 60 days |
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